CLINICAL PHARMACIST – Infectious Disease
With a strong commitment to raising the bar for healthcare in our community, Nassau University Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center and a 530-bed teaching hospital affiliated with Northwell Health (North Shore/LIJ) and Stony Brook University.
As the Clinical Specialist-Infectious Disease Pharmacist at Nassau University Medical Center, you will serve as a resource for the development and implementation of clinical programs for the pharmacy. You will plan, organize, monitor and carry out an Antimicrobial Management Program to optimize clinical outcomes, promote cost effective therapy and improve care while minimizing unintended effects of infectious disease care in the hospital. You will mentor staff on the implementation of new clinical duties. You will lead the development and implementation of a Pharmacy Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. You will integrate an Antimicrobial Management Program with patient safety and quality improvement initiatives as outlined by Medicare, the Joint Commission, and other agencies where appropriate antimicrobial use is monitored (e.g. Medicare National Pneumonia Project CAP, Medicare Surgical Care Improvement Project, and Joint Commission Core Measures). Specifically, the Pharmacist
. Performs advanced clinical pharmacy activities. . Individualizes medication regimens, considering all variations in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination. . Advises physicians and nursing staff on matters pertaining to drug usage . Participates in patient rounds with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate patient progress and to assess the cognitive, visual and physical ability of patients to assume the responsibility of self-medication. . Assesses clinical appropriateness, cost effectiveness, outcomes of utilization, and plans and performs drug regimen reviews of Federal Drug Administration approved drugs. . Advises and instructs patients on proper use of medications. . Conducts and evaluates medical histories, assesses compliance and recommends modifications so as to achieve desired outcomes. . Coordinates the activities of assigned pharmacy staff engaged in preparation, labeling and delivery of medications and supplies according to physician's Rx. . Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to dispensing drugs, controlled drugs and maintenance of mandated records. . Participates in the development and delivery of continuing education programs for pharmacy staff, patient care services and medical staff.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a license and current registration by the NYS Education Department as a Pharmacist, and Four years of satisfactory experience in the practice of pharmacy, including one year as a Clinical Pharmacist. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Completion of a Residency and/or completion of a Fellowship in an ASHP accredited program
- BCPS
- Proven success in developing, implementing and leading the Pharmacy in an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
- Experience working with SMM
- Demonstrated skill in leading, mentoring, and training pharmacy and healthcare staff
- Demonstrated skill in collaborating with prescribers to achieve desired outcomes
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
- Proficiency with MS office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
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